Director of Total Rewards

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a holistic total rewards strategy.

• Lead the creation, execution, and management of compensation programs, which include salary structures, incentive plans, job architecture, and equity-based rewards.

• Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and analyses to ensure pay equity.

• Provide guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders regarding offers, promotions, adjustments, and retention strategies.

• Analyze, design, implement, and manage benefits programs and policies.

• Oversee the benefits portfolio, which encompasses medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee referral programs, and leave policies.

• Manage benefits operations, employee communications, policy interpretation, vendor management, carrier relationships, billing, and issue resolution.

• Act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive employee matters.

• Prepare and oversee the annual benefits budget; monitor and forecast expenditures, reconcile invoices, and analyze cost drivers.

• Review plan performance and utilization reports and suggest modifications to plan design or vendors.

• Administer the 401(k) program and supervise nondiscrimination testing and annual audits.

• Ensure adherence to ERISA, ACA, FLSA, and other relevant regulations.

• Manage FMLA, STD, LTD, and workers' compensation leave administration.

• Build and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and analyses.

• Support annual compensation cycles through modeling, scenario analysis, and execution.

• Lead and develop team members within the total rewards department.

• Drive ongoing improvements across programs, processes, and communications.

• Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes through compensation and benefits analysis.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and a trusted partner across HR and the business.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits / total rewards leadership.

• Proven track record in designing and implementing total rewards programs within complex or rapidly growing organizations.

• Advanced to expert-level skills in Excel, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization.

• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.

• Comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits compliance requirements (ERISA, ACA, FLSA, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to act as an empathetic, trusted internal advisor with excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.

• Capacity to function as a hands-on, execution-oriented leader in a dynamic environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Company contributions to HSA and FSA plans.

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.

• Learning and development opportunities that facilitate genuine career advancement.

• Employee assistance resources.

• A supportive culture that emphasizes balance and wellbeing.

• Bonus opportunities.